Acne essentials
Acne treatment and skin care insights
An introduction to the original blog’s topics: acne causes, treatment, diet and skin care.
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Acne, one question at a time.
Explore acne types, triggers, daily care, and conditions that can look like acne.
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Acne essentials
Acne essentials
Understanding acne: beliefs, causes and treatment options
An introduction to acne beliefs, causes, diet and treatment options from the original blog.
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Understanding acne: a place to start
Understand acne and find the information you need, from blocked pores to preparing to see a dermatologist.
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Everyday care for acne-prone skin
Gentle cleansing, thoughtful product choices and skin care during acne treatment.
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Acne treatment: options to discuss
An overview of topical treatments, oral medicines and follow-up questions for your dermatologist.
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When to see a dermatologist
Reasons to seek assessment and a practical checklist for your consultation.
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Frequently asked questions about acne
Short answers about cleansing, food, cosmetics and adult acne.
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Living with acne and talking about concerns
Make room for emotional wellbeing during acne care and prepare for a useful conversation.
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Types of acne
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Types of acne
Comedones: blackheads and whiteheads
How blocked pores develop, their appearance and contributing factors.
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Severe inflammatory acne
Severe acne patterns, complications and symptoms requiring urgent assessment.
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Nodular acne
Deep inflammatory acne, possible scarring and the need for ongoing specialist care.
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Causes and triggers
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Causes and triggers
Acne caused by cosmetics
Cosmetic-related blocked pores and precautions when choosing skin, hair and lip products.
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Acne caused by friction
How heat, pressure, clothing and sports equipment can trigger acne and ways to reduce friction.
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Acne-like eruptions related to medication
Why some medicines can trigger acne-like lesions and how to discuss them with the prescriber.
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Occupational acne
Oil acne, coal-tar acne and chloracne associated with exposure to workplace chemicals.
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Back and chest acne: care around exercise
Care for body skin, reduce friction and recognize when to seek assessment.
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Acne through the ages
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Acne through the ages
Acne in children and preteens
How uncommon childhood acne differs from acne at ages 8–12 and why evaluation may be needed.
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Acne in newborns and infants
Distinguishing newborn acne-like bumps from infantile acne and using medicines only with pediatric advice.
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Adult acne and hormonal questions
Factors that may be relevant to adult acne and information to discuss with a dermatologist.
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Acne, pregnancy and breastfeeding
Preparing to discuss acne medicines before pregnancy, during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
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Marks and aftercare
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Marks and aftercare
Acne affected by skin picking
Picking-related wounds and scars, skin treatment and support when the habit is difficult to stop.
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Red and dark marks after acne
Distinguishing flat color changes from depressed scars and understanding treatment limitations.
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Acne marks and scars
Understand colour changes and changes in skin texture after acne, and prepare questions about care.
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